School Experience: International

Subject EDUC10043 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Summer Term, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 04-Jan-2016 to 14-Feb-2016
Assessment Period End 26-Feb-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 12-Jan-2016
Census Date 15-Jan-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 05-Feb-2016

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

External, on-site.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 5 hours of seminars and/or observational visits to learning organisations and a minimum of 10 days placement in a school or early childhood setting designated by the faculty
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

For intending teachers only. Students must be enrolled in a degree that includes Education subjects.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

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Subject Overview:

This subject has been designed for students who wish to experience and gain an understanding of teaching and learning in a different educational context. The subject enables international students to develop their understanding of a Victorian school and curriculum by undertaking supervised teaching practice in a school or educational setting. An induction program of up to five days is offered before the practice. This program involves observation visits to an early childhood centre and local primary and secondary schools; and collaborative group work covering school and classroom culture, Victorian curriculum, learning contexts and preparation for the teaching practice.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students will:

  • Have gained a greater understanding of teaching and learning in the Australian context;
  • Be familiar with the Victorian educational setting and curriculum;
  • have developed knowledge and skills to prepare them for teaching pactice in the areas of school and classroom culture and learning contexts.
Assessment:

Fifteen days of satisfactory supervised school experience.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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